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Any recommendations for a good summer fragrance?

I’ve had this sample for a few days now and decided to give it a full wear. I didn’t grab a picture of my sample so a stock photo will have to do for today. Launched in 2025, the perfumer is Delphine Jelk. It is a limited edition flanker (yes really), blending fresh citrus with the signature almond while delivering surprisingly strong performance for a "cologne" style release. It opens with a burst of grapefruit, lemon peel and bergamot. It’s refreshing without being sharp or harsh. This quickly transitions into a creamy almond, with a subtle cherry pit/Amaretto like bitterness and sweetness, lightly spiced by cinnamon. The drydown has a warm, woody depth from the vetiver, incense, and vanillin creating that burning cool or hot/cold paradox Guerlain promotes: fresh and clean upfront, but with a masculine, slightly smoky backbone. It is polished, classy, and elegant. Very Guerlain, anchored by the gourmand almond DNA. Performance is far better than typical colognes. Longevity is 7-8 hours with strong projection for the first 2-3 hours. It's an EDP concentration despite the Cologne Forte name, which explains the punch. This is versatile enough for spring/summer/daytime, but would work year round. If you enjoy citrus forward masculines with a gourmand twist and hate weak performers, this could work for you. It’s fresh yet substantial, classy, and long lasting. Highly recommended for spring/summer wear or anyone who loves the L'Homme Idéal DNA.

Hey all, a couple weeks ago, I lost my flame because I had the flu and somehow it did not bother me at all and I wasn't going to focus on trying to get back, like I had done in the past. As I reflect, I was wondering why I didn't care and I think about how I feel about BoS. As of the past few months, I have been struggling to feel the love for BoS like I used to have. I think it was just the result of 1000 paper cuts. From Level 9 reward changing, just before I hit Level 9, members copy and pasting the same response over and over just to game the level system, the constant rotation of new folks, moving to paid membership( nothing wrong I just didn't see value as I had to setup something outside of BoS) etc. I have built many relationships here and that I am very appreciative of that and you guys know who you are. I think with the recent revolving door of new guys, I feel like I don't want to invest time or make any effort to build relationships because odds are they will come and they will go, so why bother? reaching Level 7+ used to be an achievement, but now the system is gamed by copy and pasting same response, posting junk just to get the points. The comradery, outside of the older members, has disappeared. The fun and the jokes and the sharing are gone except for within our own little cliques, which is a result of the revolving door. I understand the constant refresh of fresh members in natural, but it does erode the culture, if they are not willing to try to build the culture. I know many other brothers feel the same. Just wanted to share how I felt

Not everyone lives near a luxury mall or boutique fragrance shop. For many, access is limited to whatever sits behind a locked glass case at the nearest department store. If niche isn’t stocked locally, exploration becomes dependent on online ordering...often blind! Sampling is the lifeblood of responsible collecting. It protects the wallet and sharpens the nose. But when samples are hard to find or overpriced themselves, the barrier becomes logistical rather than financial. Geography plays a bigger role in this hobby than we sometimes acknowledge. Fortunately, the rise of decant services and online sample programs has helped level the playing field. Still, access remains uneven. The more brands prioritize approachable discovery options, the healthier the hobby becomes. What say you, guys? How easy is it for you to sample where you live? Have you ever blind bought simply because you couldn’t test first? And who else has rolled the dice on a full bottle because patience left the building? Love to hear from ya'!